Exhibitions
University of Nevada extension educator to leave Carson City post for Douglas County
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 8:19amLindsay Chichester, extension educator with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) office in Carson City, will be leaving her position in the Nevada state capital for the extension educator post at the UNCE Douglas County office in Gardnerville.
Carson City events, happenings and more for Wednesday, Sept. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 7:53amGood morning Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. It is Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Today brings the beginning of a 5-week mindful meditation series, a fascinating Capital City Arts Initiative Nevada Neighbors talk, a welcome to fall chamber event at Red's Old 395 Grill, a free concert featuring acclaimed folk singer Nate Currin at Sassafras and more.
Shifting Paradigms: A Capital City Arts Initiative Nevada Neighbors talk set for Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 8:24amOn Wednesday, Sept. 19, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by artists and writers Andreana Donahue and Tim Ortiz. Their illustrated talk, "Shifting Paradigms" is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at the Union, 302 N Carson St, Carson City.
The Wind Calls
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 1:49pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "The Wind Calls", at the Community Development Building [the Brick], 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City.
Nine University of Nevada, Reno students have work in the art exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, Sept. 7 from 5–7 p.m. The free exhibition is available to the public through Oct. 9, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
"The Wind Calls" includes work by Mahedi Anjuman, Nicki Bracco, Mark Combs, Teal Francis, Hannah Huntley, Gwaylon Leaf, Frances Melhop, Ally Messer, and Carla Miller.
Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 - 1984
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 8:40pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative, also known as CCAI, presents its exhibition, "Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 - 1984" with artwork by artist Jenny Raven in the city’s Community Center Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition is available to the public through October 18, 2018. CCAI will host an exhibition reception on Friday, August 17, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room.
Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 6:57pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative, also known as CCAI, presents its group show, "Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth", at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. The exhibition with art by 17 artists will be in the gallery from through Sept. 27, 2018.
Carson City organizations among 27 Nevada Humanities 2018-2019 grant recipients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:36pmNevada Humanities is pleased to announce that 27 grants totaling over $104,500 were awarded to fund humanities programs across Nevada, including four in Carson City area.
Award-winning poet Gary Short offers reading and workshop Saturday in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:25amAward winning poet Gary Short is the current Resident at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City where he’s completing his fourth book of poetry. He’ll offer a poetry reading, followed by an optional, free poetry writing workshop Saturday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Silver City School House.
Paula Saponaro Decades & Detours Closing Reception
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 12:58pmJoin us for the final reception and viewing of the beautiful and diverse collection of works by Paula Saponaro. This collection includes some new, never before seen pieces as well pieces created decades ago. Witness the evolution of Paula's work and meet the artist as this exhibition comes to a close. Attendance is free of charge and light refreshments will be served. Please see our website, FaceBook or contact us for more details.
Senator Square: Capital City Arts Initiative presents art of CHS students
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/21/2018 - 9:34pmIn 1973, Joseph Beuys said, “Every man is an artist.”
Beuys explained that only art is capable of building an effective social system, and “This most modern art discipline — Social Sculpture/Social Architecture — will only reach fruition when every living person becomes a creator, a sculptor, or architect of the social organism.”
CCAI High School Pic(ks) 2018 Exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 9:48amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "High School Pic(ks) 2018" at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
Thirty-two artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Tuesday, April 24, 5 – 7pm. The free exhibition is available to the public from April 15 – July 9, 2018, Mondays - Fridays, 8am – noon and 1-4pm.
Nevada Neighbors: Choices, Chances, and Changes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 10:27pmOn Wednesday, March 14, the Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) will present a talk by Carson City’s Arts & Culture Director Mark Salinas.
His illustrated talk, "Choices, Chances, and Changes," is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at the Union restaurant, 302 W. Proctor St in Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Salinas preceding the event at 5:30 p.m. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
Works: Some Water Some Welded
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 10:21pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Works: Some Water Some Welded," with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid at the city’s Sierra Room located in the Community Center, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition is available to the public from March 2 – June 30, 2018. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, March 2, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room.
Resident Artist Program hosts artist’s reception for Allison Rasmussen
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 1:13pmA public reception for emerging artist Allison Rasmussen is being hosted by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City on Saturday, March 3 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the McCormick House, 142 High Street, the residence for visiting artists with the Resident Artist Program.
Elvis, Marilyn, and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons featured at Tuesday night talk
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 1:06pmTonight, Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by author and long-time film reviewer, Robin Holabird. Her illustrated talk, Elvis, Marilyn, and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons, is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6 p.m. at the Community Development building, the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
Writing from Mars exhibition at CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 5:53amThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Writing from Mars," by artist Rick Parsons at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, February 2, 5-7pm. The exhibit will be in the gallery from February 2 – May 23, 2018.
ART from WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:58amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "ART from WNC," at the Community Development Building (the Brick) 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven student artists from Western Nevada College, Carson City, have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now through April 12, 2018; the building is open Monday - Friday, 8am – noon, 1-4pm.
"ART from WNC" includes a wide variety of art including graphic design, drawing, photography, and watercolor painting that show the diversity of the students’ creativity.
Pioneer High School Art Appreciation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 3:46pmRalph Waldo Emerson asserted, “Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.” Art students from Pioneer High School had an opportunity to survey some of these creations of beauty during a recent field trip.
Capital City Arts Initiative's 'Inside and Outside the Lines' at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 3:29pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Inside and Outside the Lines", with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler at the city’s Sierra Room located in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E William Street, Carson City.
Carson City exhibit features Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 4:38pmCARSON CITY — Everywhere she has lived or studied, Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue has incorporated physical pieces of the local environment into her work.
During a residency in Alaska, she used local wildflowers and berries she gathered in the summer months to create a dye for a quilt. When she had a residency in Corsicana, Texas, she used denim and mechanics’ rags to create a remembrance quilt she titled “The Lone Star.”
Senator Square: Carson High School tutoring program helps all students
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 10:55pmRemember the days when it seemed like there was no one available to help with homework? Well that excuse will not work anymore, at least not at Carson High School.
CCAI Inspirations Exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 10:21pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its faculty exhibition, "Inspirations", at the Community Development Building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The Brick is open to the public daily, 8am – noon, 1-4pm. The exhibition will remain in the building’s lobby exhibition space from October 23, 2017 through January 11, 2018. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, November 15, 5-7pm in the Brick.
CCAI 15th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 12:08pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative is delighted to present its 15th Anniversary Fundraiser and art silent auction at The Studio @ Adams Hub. CCAI will host the celebration, Friday, November 3, 5-7pm at the Hub, 177 W Proctor Street, Carson City. No tickets are needed to attend the party.
Sophie Scott of New Zealand is Silver City’s Fall Visiting Artist
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 4:41pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Sophie Scott of New Zealand is the visiting artist at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City this Autumn. Her latest artwork will be showcased in an exhibition on the 4th Floor Gallery of nearby St. Mary’s Art Center, 55 North R Street, Virginia City, from Oct. 14 through Oct. 21. The public is invited to the catered opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Vegas Culture on the Rise
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 9:41pmOn Wednesday, October 18, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by curator Michele Quinn. Her illustrated talk, "Vegas Culture on the Rise", is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Quinn preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Wish You Were Here: solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 9:13pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] presents its exhibition, "Wish You Were Here", by artist Susanne Forestieri at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, October 6, 5-7pm. The exhibit will be in the gallery from October 6, 2017 – January 18, 2018.
The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Carson City exhibit features Vegas artist Mary Warner
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 11:20amCARSON CITY, Nevada – After a long and distinguished academic career, Las Vegas artist Mary Warner has earned the luxury of time and an opportunity to reconsider her subject of choice – nature. The winner of the 2011 Governor’s Arts Award for Excellent in the Arts, Warner takes a fresh approach in her current exhibition, “Second Nature,” which is featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery in Carson City from Sept. 25 through Nov. 10.
Recap: Silver City Summer Concerts, Art Shows, Engineering Camps, and More
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 3:37pmSilver City, Nevada – The historic Comstock town Silver City offers a wide range of public programming year round, but the community really goes "all out" during the summer months.
Tahoe Clarity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 3:05pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] presents its exhibition, "Tahoe Clarity", by artist Dylan Silver at the Community Center’s Sierra Room. CCAI will host a free reception for the artist, Tuesday, August 15, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room. The exhibit will be in the gallery from July 7 – November 9, 2017. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City.
ART from UNR
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 3:01pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its student exhibition, "ART from UNR", at the Community Development Building [the Brick], 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The Brick is open to the public daily, 8am – noon, 1-4pm. The free exhibition will remain in the building’s lobby exhibition space from July 11 through October 19.